Can Notre Dame Fighting Irish Outmaneuver Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Capital One Arena?

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Capital One Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming clash is poised to be a pivotal moment for ND, who have displayed both resilience and vulnerability in their recent outings.

In their last game on March 12 against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, ND emerged victorious with an 84-80 win. Their performance was marked by a commendable field goal percentage of 54 percent and an impressive three-point shooting rate of 52 percent. The team also excelled at free throws, sinking them at an 84 percent success rate. However, turnovers were a concern as ND gave up possession 14 times.

Earlier on March 9 against the Virginia Tech Hokies, despite a strong showing that included shooting over half their attempts from the field and scoring a substantial 42 points in the paint, ND fell short with a final score of 76-82. Turnovers were again an issue here; although they managed to keep them down to ten.

The most telling game might have been against North Carolina Tar Heels on March 6 where ND struggled significantly. Scoring only 51 points with field goals made at just a rate of 30 percent and three-pointers at an even lower rate of only about one-quarter successful attempts showed that when off their game, ND can be stifled by aggressive defense.

Looking ahead to the matchup with WAKE, it's clear that consistency will be key for Notre Dame Fighting Irish. If they can maintain their shooting efficiency from beyond the arc as seen against Georgia Tech and minimize turnovers which have plagued them in past games, they stand a good chance of controlling this game's tempo.

WAKE should not be underestimated though; any team playing host has home-court advantage which could play into Wake Forest's hands if ND isn't careful. To secure victory away from home soil will require discipline from Notre Dame Fighting Irish players – something Coach Mike Brey is undoubtedly emphasizing in preparation for this encounter.

Fans eager to support or simply witness what promises to be an enthralling battle between these two teams should mark their calendars for March 13th at Capital One Arena where tip-off is scheduled for precisely half-past six o'clock PM Eastern Time (6:30 PM ET). The action will unfold live on ESPN – ensure you're tuned in for what may well turn out to be one of the season's most memorable games.